Use the energy efficiency class [energy_efficiency_class]
, minimum energy efficiency class [min_energy_efficiency_class]
and maximum energy efficiency class [max_energy_efficiency_class]
attributes to tell customers the energy label of your product.
- The minimum energy efficiency class
[min_energy_efficiency_class]
value specifies the minimum (least efficient) energy efficiency class on the energy consumption scale for the product category that your product belongs to. - The maximum energy efficiency class
[max_energy_efficiency_class]
value specifies the maximum (most efficient) energy efficiency class on the energy consumption scale for the product category that your product belongs to.
When to use
- Optional for each product
The energy efficiency class [energy_efficiency_class]
, minimum energy efficiency class [min_energy_efficiency_class]
and maximum energy efficiency class [max_energy_efficiency_class]
attributes are optional, but you may be required to provide this information based on local laws or regulations. For example, if your products target any of the EU Member States or Switzerland, consider the legal requirements on this matter defined in the national implementing acts of Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 and any other applicable local law.
It's strongly recommended that you submit the energy efficiency class [energy_efficiency_class]
, minimum energy efficiency class [min_energy_efficiency_class]
and maximum energy efficiency class [max_energy_efficiency_class]
attributes for applicable products. You might need provide this class for these types of products:
Format
Follow these formatting guidelines to make sure that Google understands the data that you're submitting.
Supported values
Schema.org property (What's this?) |
Type: |
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Repeated field | No |
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Formatting for energy efficiency class
File format | Example entry |
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Text feeds |
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XML feeds | <g:energy_efficiency_class>A+</g:energy_efficiency_class> |
To format your data for Content API, have a look at the Content API for Shopping.
Formatting for minimum energy efficiency class
File format | Example entry |
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Text feeds |
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XML feeds | <g:min_energy_efficiency_class>A</g:min_energy_efficiency_class> |
To format your data for Content API, have a look at the Content API for Shopping.
Formatting for maximum energy efficiency class
File format | Example entry |
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Text feeds |
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XML feeds | <g:max_energy_efficiency_class>D</g:max_energy_efficiency_class> |
To format your data for Content API, have a look at the Content API for Shopping.
Guidelines
Follow these guidelines to make sure that you submit high quality data for your products.
Minimum requirements
These are the requirements that you'll need to meet to show your product. If you don't follow these requirements, we'll disapprove your product and let you know on the Diagnostics page of your Merchant Center account.
- The minimum energy efficiency class value specifies the minimum (least efficient) energy efficiency class on the energy consumption scale for the product category that your product belongs to, while the maximum energy efficiency class value specifies the maximum (most efficient) energy efficiency class on that scale.
For example, for a product with an energy efficiency class 'C' on a scale from 'A+++' to 'D', specify energy efficiency class[energy_efficiency_class]
=C
with maximum energy efficiency class[max_energy_efficiency_class]
=A+++
and minimum energy efficiency class[min_energy_efficiency_class]
=D
- The energy efficiency class value that you provide must be within the range of the minimum energy efficiency class value and the maximum energy efficiency class value.
For example, if your range runs from 'A' (most efficient, maximum energy efficiency class) down to 'D' (least efficient, minimum energy efficiency class), the value for the energy efficiency class[energy_efficiency_class]
attribute may not be 'G'.
Best practices
These best practices can help you go beyond the basic requirements to optimise your product data for performance.
- Submit either the unit pricing measure or energy efficiency class attribute; do not submit both. If both attributes are present, only the energy efficiency class attribute will be shown.
Examples
Product data for a stainless steel refrigerator | |
Attribute | Value |
Title [title] |
Stainless steel refrigerator – 240 litres |
Energy efficiency class [energy_efficiency_class] |
A+ |
Minimum energy efficiency class [min_energy_efficiency_class] |
D |
Maximum energy efficiency class [max_energy_efficiency_class] |
A+++ |
Product data for a built-in dishwasher | |
Attribute | Value |
Title [title] |
Built-in dishwasher – width: 60 cm, depth: 55 cm |
Energy efficiency class [energy_efficiency_class] |
A++ |
Minimum energy efficiency class [min_energy_efficiency_class] |
G |
Maximum energy efficiency class [max_energy_efficiency_class] |
A+++ |
Product data for a wine cooler | |
Attribute | Value |
Title [title] |
Wine cooler – width: 45 cm, depth: 52 cm |
Energy efficiency class [energy_efficiency_class] |
B |
Minimum energy efficiency class [min_energy_efficiency_class] |
F |
Maximum energy efficiency class [max_energy_efficiency_class] |
A |