Wind turbines are slowly emerging in Kentucky’s energy scene, but some communities are hesitant

Wind turbines are slowly emerging in Kentucky’s energy scene, but some communities are hesitant

James Franks is a business owner and lifelong Henderson County resident. He's concerns about how renewable energy might impact the public health and property value of his community.(James Franks)In the hills of Mercer County, a lone wind turbine stands near experimental solar panels and battery storage – 165 feet tall with three massive spinning blades.It’s part of the Renewable Integration Research Facility at the E.W. Brown Generating Station,…