As long as it is day, we must do the work of Him who sent me. Meyer resided in Arizona for 15 years, where he enjoyed year round daylight-saving time. Daylight-saving time means the sun sets one hour later and therefore reduces the period between sunset and bedtime by one hour. Meyer's reflections on time prompted him to write a letter to Wisconsin Public Service. Meyer inquired about energy conservation advantages to year round daylight-saving time.
Most people plan outdoor activities in the extra daylight hours.
When we are not at home, we don't turn on the appliances and lights. Following the 1973 Arab oil embargo, Congress put most of the nation on extended daylight-saving time for two years. The earlier daylight-saving time allows more people to travel home from work and school in daylight, which is much safer than darkness. This reduces traffic accidents and injuries, according to Bob Alrich, California Energy Commission. Because people get home from work and school and complete more errands and chores in daylight, daylight-saving time also seems to reduce people's exposure to various crimes, which are more common in darkness than in light.