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To extend Daylight Savings Time as part of an Energy Bill in 2005. Supposedly it would save energy, oil, and encourage more outdoor activities and time.
Arguments Below:
Extending Daylight Saving Time Proponents argued:
Energy Savings - will possibly save 100,000 barrels of oil daily. People will turn interior and exterior lights on later in the day which will save electricity. Lighting for evening sports events can be turned on one hour later.
Recreation - people will have more time to enjoy outdoor activities such as Golf, tennis and theme parks.
Farming - many farmers work part time and will have an extra hour to work after they arrive home. Full time farmers may not benefit.
Extending Daylight Saving Time Opponents argued:
School Children - will possibly wait in the pitch dark for the school bus. Example, in Louisville, Kentucky sunrise will occur at 8:01 on March 11, 2007, however, Louisville schools currently begin classes at 7:40 for middle and high school.
Business - the airline industry claims it will cost millions of dollars to adjust schedules
Computers, Clocks and Gadgets - many electronic devices automatically adjust for day light saving time. Some of these devices will show incorrect times. Some computer software will have to be reprogrammed
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe law was passed in 2005 and the change took effect in 2007.
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When did daylight saving time change to a later date?
2007 after congress passed the energy act in 2005
When does THE US change to daylight saving time 2012?
In 2012, the U.S. switched to Daylight Saving Time on March 11.
Does Dominican Republic change to daylight saving time?
No it does not.
Does Arizona change to Daylight Saving Time Sat night?
No. Arizona does not use daylight savings time.
When did Congress change daylight savings time?
1966
When did daylight saving time change to a later date?
2007 after congress passed the energy act in 2005
When does THE US change to daylight saving time 2012?
In 2012, the U.S. switched to Daylight Saving Time on March 11.
Who sets daylight saving time?
Each country is free to choose whether or not to use daylight saving time and when to begin and end it. In the United States, Congress sets the dates for daylight saving time, but each state has the option not to observe D.S.T.
Does Dominican Republic change to daylight saving time?
No it does not.
Does Arizona change to Daylight Saving Time Sat night?
No. Arizona does not use daylight savings time.
When does daylight savings-time change in Iceland?
It doesnt "Iceland, however, does not observe daylight saving time"
When did Congress change daylight savings time?
1966
What change does daylight saving time make to standard time?
It adds an hour.
How is the date of Daylight saving time determined?
DST or Daylight Saving Time dates are set by the US Congress. It has varied over the years, generally from a Sunday in April to a Sunday in October. Since 2007 it has been extended from March to November. Individual states are not required to change. In 2011 Daylight Saving ends on November 6th and will resume in the spring of 2012 on March 11th. There is a book all about DST published in 2005 called Seize the Daylight: The Curious and Contentious Story of Daylight Saving Time by Dr. David Prerau.
Why do you change the time forward and backwards?
Daylight Saving Time was originally introduced as an energy saving measure, to take greater advantage of the daylight during the summer months.
When did daylight saving time change from October to november?
The last daylight savings time in October was Oct 29, 2006.
Does Guam have Daylight Saving Time?
No, Guam does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
