Proof of Usefulness Report

Common Energy

Analysis completed on 1/18/2026

+573
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Common Energy is a verified, high-traction climate technology company with estimated annual revenue of ~$15M and ~80 employees, significantly exceeding the 'Minimal Traction' baseline. While the project itself demonstrates high real-world utility and strong market timing, the submission quality was poor (e.g., submitter name 'ShadowKeeper', false claims like 'everyone' for reach, and 'most people' for traction). The score reflects the strong underlying business fundamentals (validated externally) penalized by the low-quality, troll-like submission details.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+40
Technical Innovation+90
Evidence Of Traction+170
Market Timing Relevance+95
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+622
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+573

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Platform connecting residential customers to clean energy projects.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Renewable Energy, Energy Solutions, Social Media
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