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Energy Solutions
  • 51,369
    members use
    energy tracking
  • $180
    annual savings by
    programming thermostats
  • 10,385
    kW renewable power
    installed by members

The Eco Home: Sustainability from the Ground Up

Located in Brenham, Texas, the Bluebonnet Eco Home puts the power of nature on full display. Built using state-of-the-art, energy-smart technology, this 1,284-square-foot home is a model of green innovation. Even if you aren't ready to make a big investment, the home also offers some no-cost ideas to help improve your energy efficiency.

The Eco Home is located at 2601 Longwood Drive, Brenham, Texas. View map  

Take a Tour


Visitors are welcome. Schedule a tour to see the latest green-building technology firsthand, including renewable energy generators, low-flow plumbing, energy-smart appliances, geothermal heating and cooling and more. The Eco Home is open to students, homeowners, builders and Bluebonnet members interested in learning about electricity and conservation.

To schedule a tour, call 888-622-2583, ext. 7918, or email ecohome@bluebonnet.coop.

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Solar Production

$61.42
average value of solar power produced each month
 

Explore how much power the solar panels produce on the Eco Home.
View solar panel production in real time »

Track Energy Use
in the Eco Home

50%
potential energy savings with a geothermal system
 

Check out the Eco Home dashboard and see the benefits of energy-smart technology to the hour. Explore dashboard »

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Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

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energy audits »

Heating Tip

In winter, each heat setting above 72° increases energy use by up to 4 percent. Set at 67° to save money.
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