Many speak out at Henderson public meeting on wind energy ordinance
WFIE News 14|Jill Lyman and Barbara Bellinger|Mar 18, 2026
In Henderson, Kentucky, a series of public meetings began to discuss a proposed wind energy ordinance, following Cordelio Power's plan to install up to 43 wind turbines. The community expressed concerns about environmental impact, noise, and property values, with some advocating for a ban on turbines in the area. The meetings aim to address these issues and more, with further sessions scheduled to cover various related topics.
In Henderson, Kentucky, a series of public meetings began to discuss a proposed wind energy ordinance, following Cordelio Power's plan to install up to 43 wind turbines. The community expressed concerns about environmental impact, noise, and property values, with some advocating for a ban on turbines in the area. The meetings aim to address these issues and more, with further sessions scheduled to cover various related topics.
HENDERSON, Ky. - A year long series of public meetings got underway Wednesday night in Henderson, as leaders work to draft a wind energy ordinance.
Cordelio Power has proposed installing around 90 turbines in eastern Henderson County, ranging from Highway 136 east to Highway 60 East.
As we’ve told you, fiscal court approved hiring consultants to come up with an ordinance. Wednesday’s meeting focused on land use and siting options.
Last summer, 14 News reported the court pressed pause for one year on a proposed wind farm project after public outcry.
Around 50 community members showed up in person Wednesday night and another 120 were online to express disagreement with the project and what they want to see in the proposed ordinance.
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... more [truncated due to possible copyright]HENDERSON, Ky. - A year long series of public meetings got underway Wednesday night in Henderson, as leaders work to draft a wind energy ordinance.
Cordelio Power has proposed installing around 90 turbines in eastern Henderson County, ranging from Highway 136 east to Highway 60 East.
As we’ve told you, fiscal court approved hiring consultants to come up with an ordinance. Wednesday’s meeting focused on land use and siting options.
Last summer, 14 News reported the court pressed pause for one year on a proposed wind farm project after public outcry.
Around 50 community members showed up in person Wednesday night and another 120 were online to express disagreement with the project and what they want to see in the proposed ordinance.
Residents cited environmental, noise and property value concerns - some even calling for a complete ban on wind turbines in Henderson County.
Also giving testimony, the developer, Cordeelio Energy, and their attorney, who says the project has been sized down from the original proposal of 93 turbines.
Tim Vought is the Vice President of Development with Cordelio Power: “We are proposing a total facilitiy size of up to 200 megawatts with turbines of about 4.5 megawatts. So, we’re speaking in the order of 43 wind turbines. We’re also only looking in a very discreet area of the county.”
Chuck Tucker lives in the area and says he’s concerned about the project. He says, “These structures would tower over homes, fields and communities, permanently altering the character of our landscape. Once installed there’s no going back. The quiet, rural beauty that draws people to live here and invest here would be replaced with industrial presence visible for miles in every direction.”
Tucker went on to say there are places where projects like this wind farm may be appropriate, but he says, Henderson County is not one of them.
They are looking at several aspects, including noise and the impact on property values.
The meeting lasted for almost three hours with many residents returning to the podium for a second and third time.
The meetings, similar to the one held in December, are to gather public and expert testimony.
All of them are at 6 p.m., in the Henderson County Courthouse fiscal courtroom.
Click here for more on land use and siting criteria, which was discussed Wednesday night.
Here are the dates and topics for the remaining meetings:
May 20, 2026: Noise, vibration and shadow flicker.
July 15, 2026: Environmental and ecological impacts.
Sept. 16, 2026: Health and annoyance impact review.
Nov. 18, 2026: Safety, engineering and infrastructure.
Jan. 20, 2027: Regulatory and administrative framework.
March 17, 2027: Post draft ordinance public engagement.