Proof of Usefulness Report

Duke Energy

Analysis completed on 1/20/2026

+679
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The submission represents Duke Energy, a Fortune 500 utility company with established massive scale (26k+ employees, ~$100B market cap). While the subject matter scores exceptionally high on utility, reach, and traction due to its nature as a major infrastructure provider, the submission quality itself is low-effort (e.g., claiming 'everyone' as the audience and citing market cap as revenue). The score reflects the massive real-world impact and verifiable data of the company, adjusted downward for the lack of specific technical details and the lazy response quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+2
Audience Reach Impact+2
Technical Innovation+1
Evidence Of Traction+2
Market Timing Relevance+1
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+737
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+679

Project Details

Project URL
duke-energy.com
Description
Duke Energy, accessible through its domain duke-energy.com, is a leading American electric power holding company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company is one of the largest energy providers in the United States, serving approximately 7.9 million customers across six states in the Southeast and Midwest. Duke Energy operates a diverse mix of energy sources, including coal, natural gas, nuclear, and renewable energy, such as wind and solar. The company is committed to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint, with initiatives aimed at transitioning to cleaner energy solutions and enhancing grid reliability. Duke Energy also invests in innovative technologies and infrastructure to meet the evolving energy needs of its customers while promoting environmental stewardship.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Climatetech, Renewable Energy, Energy Solutions
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