Build better,
build Net Zero.
Practical guidance. Better performance. Happier homeowners.
Fluent Energy helps builders deliver high-performance, comfortable, durable homes that are ready for the future.
Lower Energy Use
Smarter design.
Better results.
Net Zero Ready
Homes built for
today and tomorrow.
Builder Advantage
Knowledgeable.
Responsive. Local.
Step 3–5
HIGH-PERFORMANCE ENVELOPE
1.5 ACH
AIRTIGHTNESS TARGET OR BETTER
20–45
TYPICAL SOLAR PANEL RANGE
Up to $10k
POTENTIAL SOLAR & BATTERY REBATES
A partner who understands your business.
Fluent Energy works alongside independent builders to make Net Zero and high-performance construction practical. From design decisions and energy modelling to code requirements, rebates and on-site guidance, Rider helps you make the right decisions without adding unnecessary complexity to your build.
Get the answers you need
Practical advice without having to become a Net Zero expert.
Stay ahead of code
Understand changing requirements, incentives and what they mean for your next project.
Build it right the first time
Better coordination, fewer surprises and a better-performing finished home.
Why it sells
Net Zero is a stronger sales story.
High performance is not just a technical upgrade. It gives buyers clear reasons to choose your homes — better comfort, lower operating costs and future-ready construction.
If you are not building this way, you are falling behind.
01
Stand out in market
Give buyers a clear reason to choose your homes with lower bills and better long-term value.
02
Simplify decisions
Practical energy modelling and design guidance settle envelope, mechanical and solar decisions early.
03
Future-proof builds
Stay ahead of changing Step Code expectations while delivering healthier, quieter, more durable homes.
What your buyers will notice
The technical details matter, but the buyer story is simple: a better-built home feels better to live in.
Healthier indoor air
HRV ventilation delivers fresh, filtered air throughout the home.
Lower monthly costs
A better envelope cuts heating and cooling loads.
Solar & battery ready
Planned for PV, backup battery and EV charging.
Quiet, efficient comfort
Cold-climate heat pumps handle heating, cooling and hot water.
High performance is a whole-home system.
Every part of a high-performance home works together. Smart design, a better building envelope, efficient mechanical systems, ventilation, appliances, solar and load management all contribute to better comfort, lower energy use and long-term performance.
You build it. We’ll guide the performance.
You don’t need to become a building science expert. From the first plans through final testing, Fluent Energy works alongside your team to keep high-performance building practical, achievable and on track.
Start with the plans
We review your design early and identify the most practical path to better energy performance before changes become expensive.
Make the right choices
We help you make informed decisions about insulation, windows, airtightness and mechanical systems without overcomplicating the build.
Know what will work
Energy modelling shows how the home is expected to perform and where improvements will have the biggest impact.
Verify it on site
Testing and on-site guidance help catch issues while they can still be corrected and keep performance on track.
Finish with confidence
Final testing and documentation verify the home’s performance and help meet applicable code, program, rebate or Net Zero goals.
Our Collective Impact
Real Homes. Lasting Impact.
Every day, completed home energy retrofits continue to deliver measurable energy savings and greenhouse gas reductions.
244.00
Tonnes CO₂e Reduced
GROWING EVERY DAY
10,874.0
GJ of Energy Saved
GROWING EVERY DAY
Small changes in individual homes create a lasting collective impact. These ongoing savings represent the positive difference Fluent Energy Consulting’s retrofit clients continue to make.
*Estimated cumulative savings based on a subset of Fluent Energy Consulting home retrofit projects. Calculations use annualized energy savings and emissions reductions and are not live measurements.
Meet Rider Petch
Energy advisor, builder partner, and your guide to high-performance homes.
Let’s make your next project
high-performance from the start.
Book a call with Rider to talk through your next build.