Proof of Usefulness Report

DTE Energy

Analysis completed on 1/19/2026

+645
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The project represents DTE Energy, a Fortune 500 utility company with established market dominance, massive revenue, and critical real-world utility. However, the submission is informal ('ShadowRider') and lacks specific technical innovation details, relying entirely on the legacy infrastructure of the corporation. While the entity's scale warrants a high score (verified market cap ~$30B, 9,500+ employees), the score is capped by the lack of distinct technological novelty presented in the submission and low response quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+250
Audience Reach Impact+190
Technical Innovation+15
Evidence Of Traction+250
Market Timing Relevance+30
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+737
Usefulness Multiplierx0.875
Final Score+645

Project Details

Project URL
dteenergy.com
Description
DTE Energy is a diversified energy company headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. It is involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. The company operates through its utility and non-utility segments. The utility segment includes DTE Electric and DTE Gas, which provide electricity and natural gas to millions of customers in Michigan. The non-utility operations focus on power and industrial projects, natural gas pipelines, gathering and storage, and energy marketing and trading. DTE Energy is committed to providing safe, reliable, and affordable energy while also focusing on sustainability and reducing its environmental impact.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Energy Solutions, Climatetech, Investing
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