Proof of Usefulness Report

American Electric Power

Analysis completed on 1/10/2026

+733
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The submission represents American Electric Power (AEP), a verified Fortune 500 utility company with massive scale, revenue, and essential real-world utility. While the entity itself demonstrates undeniable usefulness and traction (billions in revenue, millions of customers), the submission quality is extremely low, lacking specific technical details or effort. The score is heavily buoyed by the objective scale and necessity of the business, penalized slightly for the lack of specific innovation details and poor response quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+250
Audience Reach Impact+200
Technical Innovation+30
Evidence Of Traction+250
Market Timing Relevance+64
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+796
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+733

Project Details

Project URL
aep.com
Description
American Electric Power (AEP) is one of the largest electric utilities in the United States, serving over five million customers across 11 states. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, AEP operates an extensive network of power generation facilities, including coal, natural gas, nuclear, and renewable energy sources. The company is committed to delivering reliable and affordable electricity while advancing its sustainability initiatives, such as reducing carbon emissions and investing in renewable energy projects. AEP is also focused on modernizing the electric grid to enhance efficiency and resilience, ensuring a secure energy future for its customers.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Energy Solutions, Climatetech, Renewable Energy
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
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