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Does Daylight Saving Time Save Energy?
Find out if this tradition actually helps reduce today’s electricity consumption.Written by Dominique Sabins
Edited by Jamie Cesanek
Last updated 10/25/2024
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Frequently asked questions
In 2024, the clocks will fall back one hour on November 3rd.
Hawaii and Arizona do not observe DST.
The Sunshine Protection Act was proposed in 2022 to permanently establish daylight saving time. However, the bill has not passed through the House of Representatives, leaving it in limbo. The topic is still widely debated, and many lawmakers nationwide are interested in re-introducing DST legislation.