UL reports energy findings

NORTHBROOK - Energy efficiency is the No. 1 attribute consumers seek when purchasing new home appliances, according to a new survey from Underwriters Laboratories. While more than half of American homeowners ranked energy efficiency as one of their top two considerations, safety was not top of mind. The majority of respondents admitted they don't always look for a third-party safety certification, such as the UL Mark, on new appliances. Products that bear the UL Mark have been tested to UL's safety standards and found to be free of foreseeable safety hazards.