Proof of Usefulness Report

Alert Energy

Analysis completed on 2/26/2026

+43
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Alert Energy appears to be a legitimate, small-scale B2B energy consultancy based in Toronto/North America (verified domain alertenergy.net and ICP accreditation), rather than the mass-market product described. The submission suffers significantly from hyperbolic and inaccurate claims (e.g., audience is 'everyone', 'most people have used my product'), which contradicts the specialized nature of building energy management. Revenue data is ambiguous ('all time marketcap: 500000'), suggesting a small lifestyle business rather than a high-growth venture. While the core service (energy efficiency) has utility, the lack of verifiable software traction and the poor quality of the submission inputs result in a low score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+16.0
Audience Reach Impact+1.25
Technical Innovation+4.5
Evidence Of Traction+2.5
Market Timing Relevance+7.5
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+32
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+37

Project Details

Project URL
alertenergy.net
Description
Alert Energy is a data driven energy management firm. We provide energy security to commercial building owners, multi-unit residential buildings and building portfolio owners and managers. We are energy savings experts for existing buildings, and apply many different approaches to help find and maintain energy savings. In addition to our energy engineering experts, we have developed proprietary monitoring and analytics software to assist energy managers, provide data organization and visibility to building owners and operators, and to monitor the many devices and data points that impact energy use in buildings. It's an IOT application with strong analytics capabilities and an ability to meet the needs of organizations of varying sizes and complexities. Contact us today to find out more.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline