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Here's some stuff that I found online.

A cheaper alternative to losing cold air through your electrical outlet and light switch plates is to purchase pre-cutFOAM GASKETS for your outlet plates at any hardware or home center store (i.e. Tart Lumber, Lowes, or Home Depot).

When we built our home and installed outlet plates--we insulated well and used the pre-cutFOAM GASKETS plates when we noticed cold drafts of air leaking through the outlets. They are pennies on the dollar--around $5-$10 for a package. Just follow the instructions on the package and they are easy to install--even if you are not a DIYer (Do-It-Yourselfer).

Below are some Consumer web sites and articles for energy savings, etc. Hints also for the Homeowner. Enjoy!

http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?...cool.pr_winter (U.S. Government's Energy site/info with great info for saving energy. Links for foam gasket outlets, etc.)

www.extension.missouri.edu/eregion/lifetimes/ (Missouri's Cooperative Extension web site of their magazine Life TimesWinter 2006 edition with hints on energy savings. Check out #6 for foam gaskets and other energy info).

advice.thisoldhouse.com/showthread.php?t=3489 (This Old House's site/info with caulking and sealing cold drafts on outlet plates, etc.)