Below are the 8 most recent journal entries recorded in midwestenergy's InsaneJournal:

Monday, January 30th, 2012
2:02 pm	Handling Emissions Energy Requires a Good Management System Country in the world is now vying to develop the electricity system through the development of environmentally friendly energy emissions. As if awakened by the adverse effects of global warming from the greenhouse effect gas emissions. Country in the world today continue to develop alternative energy and in electrical systems. Based on the record of the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency. Plants which use fossil fuel coal, petroleum, diesel, and natural gas are the largest contributor to pollution. Analysis International Atomic Energy Agency shows per kWh (kilowatt hours) of electrical energy produced from fossil energy can produce greenhouse gases of about 974 grams of CO2, SO2 962 milligrams and 700 milligrams of NOx. Concerns of the international community to increase the effects of greenhouse gas emissions pushing from United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. In 1997, a special agency that handles the effects of global climate change is managed to establish international agreement on global climate change management, known as the Kyoto Protocol document. Impact of implementation of the Kyoto Protocol for the energy emissions is the need to change consumption patterns, production, energy distribution and development of environmentally friendly energy technologies that produce energy or greenhouse gas emissions in minimal amount. Protocol Kyoto commitment is also requested countries in the world to make improvements in energy intensity or the ratio between the energy consumption of the economic value generated. The impact of the Kyoto Protocol will certainly be hard for the countries that have been known as a country exporting raw materials of fossil energy. Apart from the matter of the agreement on management of global climate impact on the global energy sector. Many countries today much to think about energy emissions. Moreover fossil fuels such as petroleum, natural gas, and coal are availability in the earth is limited. In addition other factors that trigger the development of alternative energy is the energy that is considered clean and friendly environment.Force Field Analysis Field Analysis Emission Testing Current Mood: nauseated Current Music: Indy (Comment on this)
Thursday, January 12th, 2012
2:22 pm	What We Need to Know With Vehicle Emissions Testing and Repairs? Ada County went as the first county in Idaho to administer the vehicle emissions testing program on motor vehicles of the area in 1984. Years later, in present time 2010, the city of Kuna and Canyon County also ruled in the emissions testing program. Kuna and Nampa emission repairs and testing began on the month of June and is still under observation on whether or not changes will be made to their program. As Kuna and Canyon County goes on with the vehicle emissions control program, there are still some questions that need to be answered. While emissions testing have already been established, there may still be people who do not yet see the significance of the act. The vehicle emissions testing program has the purpose of addressing ozone air pollution in areas where air quality has become poor. Vehicles emit chemicals into the air, and these contribute to the formation of ozone. To help in decreasing the air pollutants emitted into the air, cars and autos are being subjected to emissions repairs and testing to identify which vehicles give off excessive amounts of the pollutants. Air pollution is not exactly a friendly companion. It leads to poor air quality, which can lead to us having trouble with our breathing and respiratory system. Breathing in the ozone can lead to serious health problems like coughing, chest pains, asthma, and other worrying conditions. Aside from our health, poor air quality is also bad for the economy. Our country has the Clean Air Act, which sets standards for the ozone and other air pollutants we breathe. If your area fails to meet these standards then the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or the EPA, will designate your area to a "nonattainment" status. This status can cause existing businesses in your area to limit their production capabilities. Businesses from the outside may also be hesitant in investing in a "nonattainment" area. Which can result to fewer job opportunities and a loss to federal highway funding. Emissions testing on a car is required every other year. Car owners are notified of their own testing month, and they will have to have their car tested by that month. The testing costs $10, although in other areas it can go up the the maximum price allowed by the government. Cars that need to be tested should be from model year 1981 and above. Gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles that are older than five years should also be tested. Owners of electric or hybrid cars have no need to worry about the emissions testing. They are exempted from the program. So are cars that have not yet turned five years old, and cars that are older than 1981. There are many testing locations all throughout Kuna and Canon County where you can bring your car for emissions testing. You cän also search around the Web and look for a specific testing location. Nampa emissions repairs and testing has just begun on June 2010, and it will be staying for a long time until we can breathe easy again.Force Field Analysis Field Analysis Emission Testing Current Mood: nauseated Current Music: Indy (Comment on this)
Saturday, December 10th, 2011
1:04 pm	Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. to Open Head Office in Worthington, Ohio GRAND FORKS, N.D.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- In November, Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. (OTCBB: CHYUD) will open their new head office in Worthington, Ohio. The company will maintain its research and development office at the Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) facilities in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Midwest Energy Emissions Corp.'s Chairman & CEO John Norris stated: "This new head office is in a great location just outside of Columbus. It will allow us to continue to grow our team, and creates a convenient location from where we can best engage and interact with our clients across the United States and Canada." Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. has been located in Grand Forks, North Dakota since its inception. This location remains integral to product and technology development and continues to be especially valuable due to the strategic research and development relationship with the EERC. The new office address will be 500 West Wilson Bridge Road, Suite 140, Worthington, Ohio, 43085. 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.Field Analysis Emission Testing Force Field Analysis Current Mood: nauseated Current Music: Indy (Comment on this)
Thursday, November 17th, 2011
5:46 pm	First Commercial System on Two Large Power Units WORTHINGTON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. (OTCBB: CHYUD) announced today that it has completed the installation and commissioning of its feed systems on two large US utility power units. Commencing on January 1st, 2012 these systems will run continuously, whenever the power units operate, under a multi-million dollar long-term supply contract, previously announced on July 20th, 2011. The contract is renewable, with the initial three-year term valued at a minimum $5 Million. John Norris, CEO of Midwest Energy Emissions Corp., commented: "The successful installation of our systems completes the requirements for our company to launch its first large scale mercury mitigation system here in the U.S. The contract with this utility was awarded to Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. after a strong competitive evaluation. We were chosen over other suppliers based on superior performance, economics, and the best balance-of-plant offering." The competitive award of this contract and the installation and startup of the new systems speak to Midwest Energy Emission Corp.'s abilities and their technology's potential to take a leading role in the mercury capture market. This comes at a time when new regulations to reduce mercury emissions have begun taking effect in Canada and are expected to be finalized soon for all the US. Alan Kelley, President of Midwest Energy Emissions Corp., noted: "We believe that our unique and patented processes provide the very best option available in the utility industry today. We are actively bidding on several more systems in North America, and hope to move forward with additional installs now that our first system is complete and operating." 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.Field Analysis Emission Testing Force Field Analysis Current Mood: nauseated Current Music: Indy (Comment on this)
Monday, November 14th, 2011
2:50 pm	Form 8-K for MIDWEST ENERGY EMISSIONS CORP. Change in Directors or Principal Officers, Financial Statements an Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. (c) Effective as of November 1, 2011, the Board of Directors of Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. (the "Company") has elected R. Alan Kelley as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company. Mr. Kelley assumes the role of President from Richard MacPherson who has been appointed Senior Vice President Strategic Initiatives and who will continue as a member of the Board of Directors. Mr. Kelley, age 59, was, from October 2009 to April 2011, President and Chief Executive Officer of Grand Bahama Power Company, located in Freeport, Grand Bahama, which supplies electrical power to the island of Grand Bahama. Prior thereto and from January 1997 to August 2008, he held various executive and senior management positions with Ameren, a diversified energy services company based in St. Louis, Missouri, including Chairman, President, CEO of Ameren's deregulated generating company and Senior Vice President of all of Ameren's regulated and deregulated fossil and hydro generation. From October 1987 to July 2005, Mr. Kelley was President and CEO at Electric Energy, Inc., a deregulated generating company based in Joppa, Illinois. Mr. Kelley holds a Bachelor of Science in Electric Engineering from University of Illinois, and MBA from the University of Missouri, and has completed the Public Utility Executive Program at the University of Michigan. The Company and R. Alan Kelley entered into an employment agreement, effective as of November 1, 2011, pursuant to which Mr. Kelley agreed to be employed by the Company as President and Chief Operating Officer for a period of three years which may be renewed subject to the approval by the Board. During the period of employment, Mr. Kelley shall receive an annual base salary equal to $240,000. Mr. Kelley shall also be entitled to participate in all corporate 401k programs and health benefit plans instituted by the Company any yearly structured bonuses to be reviewed and approved by the Board. The Company also agreed to grant Mr. Kelley 500,000 shares of common stock as a signing bonus which will vest one year from the effective date of the employment agreement or upon a change of control of the Company, and Mr. Kelley shall be entitled to participate in any stock option and incentive plans adopted by the Company. Mr. Kelley does not have any family relationships with any of the Company's directors or executive officers, or any person nominated or chosen by the Company to become a director or executive officer. Other than as disclosed in this Current Report on Form 8-K, there are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Kelley and any other person pursuant to which he was selected as an officer, and there have not been any past transactions, nor are there any currently proposed transactions, between the Company or any of its subsidiaries, on the one hand, and Mr. Kelley, on the other hand, that would require disclosure pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. (e) John F. Norris, Jr., who has been the Company's Chief Executive Officer since June 21, 2011 and Chairman of the Board since October 12, 2011, has entered into an employment agreement with the Company, effective as of October 17, 2011, pursuant to which Mr. Norris agreed to be employed by the Company as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman for a period of three years which may be renewed subject to the approval by the Board. During the period of employment, Mr. Norris shall receive an annual base salary equal to $180,000. Mr. Norris shall also be entitled to participate in all corporate 401k programs and health benefit plans instituted by the Company any yearly structured bonuses to be reviewed and approved by the Board. The Company also agreed to grant Mr. Norris 1,500,000 shares of common stock as a signing bonus, from which 500,000 shares will vest on October 1, 2012, 500,000 shares will vest on October 1, 2013, and 500,000 shares will vest on October 1, 2014, or upon a change of control of the Company. Mr. Norris shall also be entitled to participate in any stock option and incentive plans adopted by the Company. For further insight on Emission Testing, check out Midwest Energy Emissions CorpEmission Testing Current Mood: nauseated Current Music: Indy (Comment on this)
Friday, November 11th, 2011
6:06 pm	Midwest Energy Emissions ($MEEC) - Updates on stock and management Midwest Energy Emissions (OTCBB: CHYUD) develops and delivers 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, Midwest Energy Emissions takes a holistic view of the mercury emissions problem. The company has put out a number of press releases over the last two weeks and below is a summary: Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. to Open Head Office in Worthington, Ohio - In November, Midwest Energy Emissions will open their new head office in Worthington, Ohio. The Company will maintain its research and development office at the Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) facilities in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Midwest Energy Emissions Corp.'s Chairman & CEO John Norris stated: "This new head office is in a great location just outside of Columbus. It will allow us to continue to grow our team, and creates a convenient location from where we can best engage and interact with our clients across the United States and Canada." Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. to Exhibit at Energy & Environment Research Center's Air Quality VIII Conference - Midwest Energy Emissions is an exhibitor at the Energy & Environment Research Center's Air Quality VII Conference in Arlington, VA, being held October 24 -- 27, 2011. The Energy & Environment Research Center (EERC) is one of the world's leading mercury emissions research organizations, and is an established strategic research partner of Midwest Energy Emission Corp. Mr. John Pavlish, Midwest Energy Emission Corp.'s Executive Technical Consultant and Senior Research Advisor at the EERC, will be presenting in several different formats at the event, including a focused pre-conference workshop on mercury measurement and control, several technical sessions, in addition to participating in a Mercury Control poster session. Alan Kelley Appointed President & COO of Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. - Mr. Alan Kelley has been appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. (OTC BB: CHYUD). Mr. Kelley will begin his role as President effective November 1, 2011. Mr. John Norris, Chairman & CEO of Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. stated “I have known Alan for more than a decade and he has the experience, industry knowledge and reputation to take this company to the highest levels of success as its President & COO. Alan is the sort of leader that companies dream of having, and we are so very fortunate that he has chosen to help us build Midwest Energy Emissions into a world leader in the control of mercury emissions from combustion boilers.” Mr. Kelley will be assuming the role of President from Richard MacPherson, who will move to the position of Senior Vice President Strategic Initiatives and will continue as a member of the Board of Directors of Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. The Company has submitted a request to change the CHYU symbol permanently to "MEEC", and expects feedback regarding this request in November 2011. For further details on Emission Testing, check out Midwest Energy Emissions CorpEmission Testing Current Mood: nauseated Current Music: Indy (Comment on this)
Thursday, November 10th, 2011
1:21 pm	Midwest Energy Emissions ($MEEC) @ Air Quality Conference Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. (OTCBB: CHYUD) presented last week at the Energy & Environment Research Center's Air Quality VII Conference in Arlington, VA. Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. develops and delivers patented, cost effective mercury capture systems and technologies to power plants and other coal-burning units in the United States and Canada. Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. at their booth: midwest energy booth At the conference, Midwest Energy Emissions, industry leaders, and the world's top mercury and air quality scientists gathered to: Discuss upcoming mercury regulations, Share their patented mercury capture technology and products, and Liaise with industry experts and large utilities from across the United States and the world. The Energy & Environment Research Center (EERC) is one of the world's leading mercury emissions research organizations, and is an established strategic research partner of Midwest Energy Emission Corp. Highlights for Midwest Energy at EERC included: Mr. John Pavlish, is Midwest Energy Emission Corp.'s Executive Technical Consultant and he is also a Senior Research Advisor at the EERC. Pavlish presented a pre-conference workshop on mercury measurement and control, several technical sessions, and he participated in a Mercury Control poster session. Marc Sylvester, Midwest Energy's VP Sales also participated in the Mercury Control session, which was titled, "Mercury Control Field Test Results with the SEA(tm) Technology at a Full-Scale Subbituminous-Fired Power Plant." CEO John Norris was a member of the conference's first day opening forum - "New Energy Technologies: Development and Implementation Challenges". ME2C Booth - The Company shared their technology and products with various utilities, members of the press, members of industry organizations, and international academics. Utilities/potential clients present at EERC: Southern Company; Luminant Power; Constellation Energy; Great River Energy; Minnesota Power; Muscatine Power and Water; American Electric Power; and Duke Energy. For more information on Emission Testing, check out Midwest Energy Emissions CorpEmission Testing Current Mood: nauseated Current Music: Indy (Comment on this)
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
4:39 pm	Midwest Energy Emissions Installs $5.0+ Commercial System Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. (OTCBB: CHYUD) has completed the installation and commissioning of its feed systems on two large US utility power units. Commencing on January 1st, 2012 these systems will run continuously, whenever the power units operate, under a multi-million dollar long-term supply contract, previously announced on July 20th, 2011. The contract is renewable, with the initial three-year term valued at a minimum $5 Million. MEEC develops and delivers 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, they take a holistic view of the mercury emissions problem. John Norris, CEO of Midwest Energy Emissions stated: "The successful installation of our systems completes the requirements for our company to launch its first large scale mercury mitigation system here in the U.S. The contract with this utility was awarded to Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. after a strong competitive evaluation. We were chosen over other suppliers based on superior performance, economics, and the best balance-of-plant offering.” The competitive award of this contract and the installation and startup of the new systems speak to Midwest Energy Emission Corp.'s abilities and their technology's potential to take a leading role in the mercury capture market. This comes at a time when new regulations to reduce mercury emissions have begun taking effect in Canada and are expected to be finalized soon for all the US. Alan Kelley, President of Midwest Energy Emissions Corp., noted: "We believe that our unique and patented processes provide the very best option available in the utility industry today. We are actively bidding on several more systems in North America, and hope to move forward with additional installs now that our first system is complete and operating." For more information on Emission Testing, check out Midwest Energy Emissions CorpEmission Testing Emission Testing Current Mood: nauseated Current Music: Indy (Comment on this)