Electrical outlets or sockets are one of the first places people look when it comes to conserving energy and lowering waste. Most people don’t know that there are more ways than just the obvious ones to lower your impact on the environment.

One of items that increase energy costs is the cost of heating or cooling your home or apartment. You may already know this and have heard that you can reduce your energy consumption by keeping your home a little hotter or cooler depending on the season. Did you know that your electrical sockets are a primary place where heat can escape raising your carbon footprint that can be avoided?

Listed below are 3 ways you can make your home more green by fixing your electrical sockets, light fixtures, and switches.

1. Remove the cover plate of your electric sockets and reseal them with new caulk coating which will make them more energy efficient.
2. Install a foam insulating gasket to prevent heat from escaping
3. Cover all unused sockets with an insulator and repair any broken fixtures

By making these changes not only do you lower your impact on the environment, you also lower your monthly utility bill.