Proof of Usefulness Report

David Energy

Analysis completed on 1/19/2026

+542
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

David Energy is a verifiable, high-potential Series A company transforming grid management with Distributed Energy Resources (DERs). While the underlying project has high utility, innovation, and verified external traction (raising ~$50M via Union Square Ventures and others), the submission itself contained extremely low-quality data (e.g., claiming 'most people' have used the product). The score reflects the high real-world value of the company, heavily penalized by the poor quality factors of the input data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+50
Technical Innovation+127
Evidence Of Traction+93
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+588
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+542

Project Details

Project URL
davidenergy.com
Description
We save building owners money on their energy bills by managing their onsite energy assets (such as battery storage, HVAC controls, solar, cogeneration, and electric vehicles) intelligently and efficiently with our machine learning platform. Our position as a retail electricity provider allows us to unlock value streams to customers currently unavailable to them.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Energy Solutions, Machine Learning, 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