The words “energy efficiency” seem to be on the lips of many homeowners these days. Going green seems to be the new vogue with more and more people striving to reduce the energy they consume on a daily basis.

So, why should you consider improving the energy efficiency of your home? The most obvious reason is that energy efficient homes are better for the environment. About 22% of all energy consumption and 17% of greenhouse gas emissions comes from the residential sector. By taking a few simple steps, you can dramatically slash the environmental impact of your home.

Not only does improving your home’s energy efficiency help the planet, but such renovations have also been shown to yield fantastic financial benefits. Although such projects do cost money up-front, in many cases these investments are rapidly earned back in the form of reduced energy costs and added property value. For example, a typical energy efficient home saves homeowners $35 a month in energy costs.

As we all know, it’s not easy being green sometimes. If you are interested in greening your home but don’t know where to start you may want to consider using technology. The past few years have seen a slew of extremely useful mobile phone apps come on to the market which aim to help homeowners “green” their properties one notification at a time. No matter what size your project is, there will be an app to help you. However, with countless apps to choose from, it can be difficult to find the one that’s right for your needs.

Fortunately, the team at Calgary Window & Door Guys have produced a highly useful infographic guide which lays out the some of the best energy efficiency apps currently available. Ranging from the practical to the playful, each of the featured apps offers a unique way of assisting you with your home improvement project.