| Cover | Mar. 08, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | MIDWEST ENERGY EMISSIONS CORP. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000728385 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 8, 2022 |
| Entity File Number | 000-33067 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 87-0398271 |
| Entity Address Address Line 1 | 1810 Jester Drive |
| Entity Address City Or Town | Corsicana |
| Entity Address State Or Province | TX |
| Entity Address Postal Zip Code | 75109 |
| City Area Code | 614 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Local Phone Number | 505-6115 |
