Proof of Usefulness Report

COI Energy Services

Analysis completed on 1/18/2026

+447
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

COI Energy is a legitimate, verified Series A company with high real-world utility in grid optimization and energy management (approx. $2.1M revenue, 200+ customers). However, the project submission itself is of extremely low quality, featuring false claims ('most people have used my product', 'audience: everyone') and unprofessional data ('MysticKeeper', 'marketcap: null'). The score reflects the strong underlying business fundamentals and technology, significantly penalized by the submission's lack of credibility and accuracy.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+212
Audience Reach Impact+40
Technical Innovation+105
Evidence Of Traction+81
Market Timing Relevance+85
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+526
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+447

Project Details

Description
COI's digital energy management platform connects electric utilities \u0026 businesses to detect \u0026 eliminate energy waste in buildings and optimize the grid. Businesses operate their facilities more efficiently, yielding energy savings, revenue-generating opportunities, \u0026 flexibility to support the electric grid.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Energy Solutions, Banking, It Services
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