Home Energy Assessments  ·  Victoria, BC & Across Canada

Know your home.
Spend wisely.

Before spending thousands on upgrades — don't guess, get clarity and make a plan.

1,000+ Evaluations Completed
8+ Years in Victoria
Why
If your home suffers from these common issues
  • High utility bills
  • Inconsistent temperature — too hot or too cold
  • Drafty spots or cold floors
  • Window condensation, ice or mold
  • Inefficient heating source
  • You just moved in and want to understand your home

An energy evaluation may be for you.

What
An evaluation shows you
  • Where your home uses and loses energy
  • Recommends upgrades with expected savings
  • Prioritizes them by ROI — what to tackle first
Who
Hi, I'm Michel Lavigne

I've helped over 1,000 homeowners understand and prioritize upgrades for their home. I work directly with you — from first question to final report.

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How — Choose the service level that works for you
Home Performance Report
New — 100% Remote
$149 Best place to start
  • No site visits — 100% online
  • Fill out a questionnaire — report in 48 hours
  • Clear, homeowner-friendly report
  • Upgrade roadmap + savings
  • Available anywhere in Canada
Pay when you receive your report — not before.
Hybrid
Remote + On-Site
$349 Due diligence before a big spend
  • Add a site visit to the Home Performance Report
  • Confirms all key building details
  • Adds a blower door air leakage test
  • Recommended before any major investment
Add $200 to the Home Performance Report
EnerGuide Evaluation
Official NRCan Standard
From $550 Contact for pricing
  • The official NRCan ERS system
  • Full on-site evaluation
  • Sometimes required for federal & provincial rebates
  • Pre- and post-retrofit evaluations available
Not sure if you need this? I'll tell you honestly.
Pay when you receive your report — not before.

You have questions. We have answers.

These are the real reasons homeowners reach out. If any of these sound like you, a Home Performance Report will give you a clear, honest answer — without a contractor trying to sell you something.

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My heating bills are too high — what's wrong with my house?
A report pinpoints exactly where your home is losing energy and ranks the fixes by cost-effectiveness.
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My house has cold rooms, drafts, or inconsistent temperature.
It could be the heating system, insulation, windows, or air leaks. The questionnaire will help identify the cause.
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There's condensation on my windows — do I need to replace them?
Often it's a ventilation or humidity issue, not the windows. Replacing them before knowing this is an expensive mistake.
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I'm thinking about a heat pump — is it worth it for my home?
Generally a good solution, but it depends on your current system and house layout. A report will help you quantify the savings and buy the right size.
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I want to reduce my carbon footprint — where do I start?
A report will identify the greenhouse gas emission reductions you can expect after making changes.
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I'm thinking of adding solar panels — what's the payoff?
Solar doesn't make your house more efficient but may save money long-term. I'll give you a rough idea of what you can expect to generate.
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I already have attic insulation — should I add more?
It really depends how much you have to start with. My report will identify the cost-benefit sweet spot.
Not sure where to start?
That's the most common answer. The Home Performance Report is designed for exactly that.
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Where Your Home Loses Heat
Attic: 25–35% Wall ~10% Win: 15–20% Win: 15–20% Air leaks: 5–10% Foundation: 10–15% Heat loss Cold air

Every home loses heat through the same pathways — but the amounts vary significantly.

A poorly insulated 1960s bungalow and a 1990s renovation look the same from the street but perform completely differently. My report shows you exactly where your energy is going — and which fixes actually move the needle.

Understanding your home's heat loss profile is the first step to making smart, cost-effective decisions about upgrades.

Michel Lavigne
"I don't just hand you a report — I'll answer your questions to ensure it's clear and you understand your options."
— Michel Lavigne, Registered Energy Advisor

Hi, I'm Michel.

I live in Victoria and have been doing evaluations for over 8 years as a Registered Energy Advisor. I know this city's homes — the heritage homes in James Bay, the 1940s bungalows in Saanich, the newer builds in Langford and Colwood. Construction details that matter for energy performance aren't generic here, and neither are my reports.

When you work with Briar House Energy Consulting, you work with me directly — from your first question to your final report. No assistants, no outsourcing. Your report has my name on it because I wrote it.

Registered — Michel Lavigne, REA Registered with Natural Resources Canada, the official standard for EnerGuide evaluations in Canada.
One Person. Full Accountability. There's no team to blame things on. If you have a question after your report, you call me. I pick up.
Plain Language, Always My reports are written to be read and understood — not filed away in a drawer.

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Not sure where to start? That's exactly what the report is for. Most people aren't sure. The Home Performance Report tells you where you stand and what to do next — without committing to anything expensive.