Use the energy_efficiency_class [energy_efficiency_class], min_energy_efficiency_class [min_energy_efficiency_class] and max_energy_efficiency_class [max_energy_efficiency_class] attributes to tell users the energy label of your product.
When to use
- Optional for each product
The energy_efficiency_class, min_energy_efficiency_class, and 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 implementation acts of the EU directive 2017/1369 and any other applicable local law.
It’s strongly recommended that you submit energy_efficiency_class, min_energy_efficiency_class, and max_energy_efficiency_class for applicable products. You might need provide this class for these types of products:
Format
Follow these formatting guidelines to make sure that we understand the data that you're submitting.
Supported values
| Schema.org property (What's this?) |
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| Repeated field | No |
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energy_efficiency_class [energy_efficiency_class] formatting
| File format | Example entry |
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| Text feeds |
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| XML feeds | |
To format your data for Content API, have a look at the Content API for Shopping.
min_energy_efficiency_class [min_energy_efficiency_class] formatting
| File format | Example entry |
|---|---|
| Text feeds |
A+ |
| XML feeds | |
To format your data for Content API, have a look at the Content API for Shopping.
max_energy_efficiency_class [min_energy_efficiency_class] formatting
| File format | Example entry |
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| Text feeds |
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| XML feeds | |
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
min_energy_efficiency_class [min_energy_efficiency_class]value must be smaller than themax_energy_efficiency_class [max_energy_efficiency_class]value. For example, your scale must run from A to D rather than D to A. - The
energy_efficiency_class [energy_efficiency_class]value that you provide must be within the range of themin_energy_efficiency_class [min_energy_efficiency_class]value and themax_energy_efficiency_class [max_energy_efficiency_class]value. For example, if your range runs from A to D, yourenergy_efficiency_class [energy_efficiency_class]value 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 [unit_pricing_measure]orenergy_efficiency_class [energy_efficiency_class]attribute; do not submit both. If both attributes are present, onlyenergy_efficiency_class [energy_efficiency_class]will be shown.
Examples
| Product | Stainless Steel Refrigerator |
title [title] |
Stainless Steel Refrigerator – 240 litres |
energy_efficiency_class [energy_efficiency_class] |
A+ |
min_energy_efficiency_class [min_energy_efficiency_class] |
A+++ |
max_energy_efficiency_class [max_energy_efficiency_class] |
D |
| Product | Dishwasher |
title [title] |
Built in Dishwasher - width: 60 cm, depth: 55 cm |
energy_efficiency_class [energy_efficiency_class] |
A++ |
min_energy_efficiency_class [min_energy_efficiency_class] |
A+++ |
max_energy_efficiency_class [max_energy_efficiency_class] |
G |
| Product | Wine cooler |
title [title] |
Wine Cooler - width: 45 cm, depth: 52 cm |
energy_efficiency_class [energy_efficiency_class] |
B |
min_energy_efficiency_class [min_energy_efficiency_class] |
A |
max_energy_efficiency_class [max_energy_efficiency_class] |
F |