By Doug Collins

Most of us don’t know why it happens, but it’s Daylight Savings Time again

Mar 8, 2019 | 7:07 AM

VANCOUVER — Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour when you go to bed Saturday night.

Daylight savings time starts at 2:00 AM Sunday morning.

Coincidentally, a new survey commissioned by B.C. Hydro found the majority of us have no idea why Daylight Savings Time started. 

It was first put into effect more than 100 years ago, theoretically as a way to conserve energy, not, as many believe, a way to provide more sunlight during waking hours.

35 percent of people surveyed say the time shift has a negative effect on them.

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Several studies have found that electricity savings are negligible. In fact, a recent study in Alberta found the opposite- that it increases energy use. 

Hydro is planning to put out a full report on daylight savings time this fall.