This concept might have made sense in the early 20th century, when our economy and our homes relied much more heavily on energy consumption tied to daylight hours. Today, the data show, energy savings from Daylight Savings Time are de minimis, if not entirely non existent. Advances in technology, particularly in lighting and climate control, and increased domestic energy production have drastically reduced the relative price of energy compared to the past. Changing clocks biannually impacts our health. (01:14–01:24)
CLAIM
Asserts that current energy savings from Daylight Savings Time are minimal or nonexistent.
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