Ricky J. Cox

I primarily represent regulated investor-owned utilities, non-profit utilities and municipal-owned utilities. In addition, I represent project developers and lenders in real estate and other commercial transactions.

Clients rely on my experience and expertise in matters before the Mississippi Public Service Commission, particularly in rate proceedings and requests for certificates of public convenience and necessity to construct new utility projects.

I take great pride and pleasure in learning clients' businesses and developing a deep understanding of their business and legal needs. I find that I can be a much more effective counselor for clients when I have taken the time to understand their objectives.

I see continuing changes to the way electricity is generated, transmitted, and sold to customers, and how renewable energy, distributed generation, and electricity storage will impact the energy industry in the next planning horizon for the electric industry. I also expect that ever increasing environmental regulation, particularly climate change laws and regulations, will also contribute to the changes in the mix of generation serving retail and wholesale customers. Finally, I believe that energy efficiency, net metering, and renewable energy will continue to influence the energy economy and the broader economy in the Southeast.