At various times in the 1970's, Congress extended daylight saving time in response to various energy crises. California should be given the tools it may find useful to deal with this energy crisis. This may include year-round daylight saving time, double daylight saving time in the summer, or such other action as California may adopt by statute. The bill also permits other states in the Pacific time zone to make similar changes, if they desire, since some of these states may wish to coordinate with California. This authorization sunsets December 31, 2003.
Daylight saving time saves energy and can help California.
Demand for electricity is directly connected to when we go to bed and when we get up. The one-hour difference will result in less electricity used for lighting and appliances late in the day. Giving California the option to adjust the time in California will not solve the energy crisis, but it will help.