Some interesting information about the supposed energy savings on this clip form a recent radio show I heard. Essentially the only effect of DST is that it boosts consumer spending since people ahve more daylight after work. The Number one lobbyist for DST is the Chamber of Commerce.
listen; it's about halfway in.
http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net...amc-571241.mp3
or
http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wa...§ionID=715