Midwest Energy Emissions Corp to Present at the Energy, Utility & Environmental Conference 2012 (Euec 2012)

WORTINGTON, OH -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 01/11/12 -- Midwest Energy Emissions Corp (OTCBB: MEEC), a leader in mercury emission capture technology for power plants and other coal burning units, announced today that Marc Sylvester, Vice President of Sales and Rick MacPherson, Executive Consultant will present at the Energy, Utility & Environmental Conference 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona on Monday, January 30 at 3:30 p.m. Mountain Time.

The presentation title is Commercial Program Review of Mercury Control Technology Utilizing Sorbent Enhancement Additives. This presentation demonstrates Midwest Energy Emissions Corp's technology to be a cost-effective mercury emission control technology, now in commercial operation on large coal fired power units

About Midwest Energy Emissions Corp.
We develop and deliver patented, cost effective mercury capture systems and technologies to power plants and other coal-burning units in the United States and Canada. Rather than simply selling different types of activated carbon, we take a holistic view of the mercury emissions problem. We provide proprietary technology that allows customers to meet emissions regulations in the most effective and economical manner, with the least disruption to their ongoing operations. With a strong focus on continuous innovation and industry foresight, we deliver customer value and strengthen the communities in which we do business.

For more information, please visit http://www.midwestemissions.com

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements can generally be identified as such because the context of the statement will include words such as "expects", "should", "believes", "hopes", "anticipates" or words of similar import. Stockholders, potential investors and other readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are predictions based only on current information and expectations that are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause future events or results to differ materially from those set forth or implied by the forward-looking statements. Certain of those risks and uncertainties are discussed in the Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. These forward-looking statements are only made as of the date of this press release and Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. does not undertake any obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

CONTACT:
Jeffrey E. Davis
Director, Corporate Comm & Investor Relations
(614) 505-6115

Source: Midwest Energy Emissions Corp.

Released January 11, 2012