Each year, further improvements in energy-saving technology are helping homeowners save some “green” while being good to the planet, too. Stroll into your neighborhood Home Depot, however, and you’ll see that all energy tech is not created equal. Far too often we’re asked to sacrifice style for sustainability, but Earth-conscious appliances needn’t clash with your home’s overall elegance and functionality. Here are five trends in home tech that cut energy costs with the grace of a butterfly and the tenacity of a worker bee. Smart Thermostats There is nothing particularly “sexy” or new about thermostats, but a smart thermostat in…