Next Energy Consumer

Who We Are Next Energy Consumer is a boutique policy consultancy advising decision-makers on how to design energy policies, markets, and reforms that are fair, enforceable, and trusted. We work at the crossroads of regulation, consumer rights, digitalisation, and energy justice. What We Do We support public and private actors facing high-stakes energy transition choices, with a focus on governance, legitimacy, and implementation risk. Our core areas of expertise include: Energy policy & market governance Tariff design, consumer protection, decarbonisation pathways, and regulatory reform Consumer rights, enforcement & redress ADR systems, ombudsmen, compliance frameworks, and access to justice Digitalisation & AI in energy Consumer impacts of smart systems, flexibility markets, data governance, and ethical safeguards Just transition, vulnerability & resilience Energy poverty, housing and renovation, social safeguards, and crisis preparedness Strategic communications & thought leadership Translating complex policy into clarity, credibility, and influence Who We Work With We advise EU institutions and agencies, national and local authorities, regulators, energy companies, industry associations, and international organisations. Our work spans Europe and selected international contexts, bringing a global perspective grounded in institutional realities. About Marine Cornelis Marine Cornelis is the founder of Next Energy Consumer and a senior advisor on energy regulation, consumer rights, and transition governance. With more than 15 years of experience, she is recognised for her ability to connect legal frameworks, policy design, and lived experience—helping institutions move from ambition to implementation.