1. Introduction: Invisible but Costly Losses
Every day, thousands of liters of water or kilowatt-hours escape without triggering any alarms. Undetected leaks, forgotten taps, heaters left on, or faulty softeners—all contribute to increased energy bills and a degraded environmental footprint of buildings.
On average, an undetected water leak in a tertiary building can result in over €28,000 in additional annual costs (source: Shayp, webinar 2025). Yet, these losses are preventable.
The real danger isn’t the leak itself but the unawareness of its existence.Energisme
In this context, mastering your flows becomes an economic, regulatory, and ecological imperative. The Tertiary Decree mandates consumption reduction targets by 2030, with strict energy performance thresholds to meet (source: Legifrance, decree no. 2019-771).
2. Understanding the Invisible Causes of Overconsumption
A continuously leaking toilet can waste up to 700 liters per hour. In hospitals, schools, or commercial establishments, such issues can go unnoticed for days. Another common cause is the automatic refilling of tanks or boilers, which may occur at night or during off-peak periods, escaping human oversight.
tap open in an unattended building can increase the water bill by 50%.
A tap left open in an unattended building can increase the water bill by 50%.
Regarding electricity or gas, discrepancies between theoretical consumption (based on usage and area) and actual consumption can indicate behavioral or technical anomalies.
Data is key: without precise measurement, there’s no reliable diagnosis or effective action. Regulations like ISO 50001 require rigorous and continuous monitoring. However, many organizations rely solely on monthly or semi-annual readings from invoices, which are insufficient for prompt response.
3. The Importance of Automated and Real-Time Energy Management
To control your flows, it’s essential to cross-reference accurate data: actual consumption, weather data, occupancy rates, operating hours, technical anomalies, etc. This is the role of next-generation energy management platforms.
EFor example, Energisme’s platform, integrated with Shayp sensors, allows real-time consumption monitoring, anomaly detection, and immediate alerts to technical managers.
With embedded artificial intelligence, the system can distinguish between normal consumption (related to usage) and leaks or anomalies without the need for on-site audits. Alerts are sent via email or SMS, enabling swift intervention.
Management becomes predictive: instead of reacting to consumption, you anticipate, correct, and optimize it.
4. Real-World Cases: Tangible Results
An average of 20% savings observed among Shayp clients. This is the result of precise monitoring and targeted interventions. For instance, the Grand Est Region has equipped over 300 high schools with connected meters, leading to significant savings.
A single site’s leak can cost several thousand euros annually. Multiply that by 100 buildings… the return on investment is substantial.
In the private sector, companies like Lidl and KFC also utilize this technology to remotely monitor their sites, including meters located outdoors or in hard-to-access areas.
By centralizing data in N’Gage, clients can analyze overall performance, rank buildings by consumption levels, and develop coherent action plans.
5. The Shayp x Energisme Partnership: A Comprehensive Solution
Through this partnership, businesses and local authorities benefit from a complete technological package: intelligent sensors, software platform, real-time monitoring, configurable alerts, consumption modeling, and technical support.
The goal: simplify flow management while ensuring a rapid return on investment.
Energisme’s platform natively integrates data from water, electricity, and gas consumption, as well as invoices, regulatory objectives (Tertiary Decree, ISO 50001, DPE, etc.), and IoT data.
For users, it’s a unified and centralized solution adaptable to all types of buildings (tertiary, industrial, healthcare, education, etc.).
Most importantly, the solution is modular, scalable, and interoperable with existing systems.
6. Conclusion: Never Let Your Flows Escape Again
Whether it’s to comply with regulations, improve energy reports, or simply reduce costs, mastering your flows is no longer optional. Invisible leaks, human errors, and technical anomalies can significantly impact your budget.
But today, you have the means to act—quickly, simply, and effectively. .
Request a personalized analysis of your flows; it’s the first step toward better control.
And to delve deeper, don’t miss the webinar replay available here
