Historic time capsule found at Washington Monument. Before you go, we thought you'd like these... BALTIMORE (WBAL) -A piece of history has been discovered in Baltimore. The original cornerstone of the Washington Monument in Baltimore, thought to be long lost, was discovered last week while crews dug for a sewage tank.
We divide our energy use among four economic sectors: residential, commercial, transportation, and industrial. Heating and cooling our homes, lighting office buildings, driving cars and moving freight, and manufacturing the products we rely on in our daily lives are all functions that require energy.
Home Energy Use There are a variety of ways in which we heat and cool our homes, heat our water, and provide power for our appliances and entertainment. Some homes use several energy sources to provide for their needs. These two maps show how much energy is consumed and available to Michigan homes. The next few pages will also discuss the common home energy sources used in Michigan, including: Electricity; Solar Energy; Wind Energy; Geothermal Energy; Biomass Energy; Natural Gas/Propane/Heating Oil