Proof of Usefulness Report

ecobee

Analysis completed on 1/20/2026

+745
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The project 'ecobee' represents a market-leading smart thermostat company with verifiable massive scale (acquired for $770M). While the submission itself is low-effort (e.g., 'most people have used my product', user 'ShadowBlade'), the domain '@ecobee.com' verifies authenticity. The project scores exceptionally high on utility, reach, and traction due to its real-world status, despite the poor quality of the form responses.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility0.25)
Audience Reach Impact0.20)
Technical Innovation0.15)
Evidence Of Traction0.25)
Market Timing Relevance0.10)
Functional Completeness0.05)
Subtotal+87.60
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final ScoreNaN

Project Details

Project URL
ecobee.com
Description
ecobee makes it easier to be comfortable while you’re home and save money while you’re away.\n\nThe Toronto-based company introduced the world's first Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostat across North America in 2007. Since then, ecobee has enabled hundreds of thousands of consumers to control their home comfort anytime, anywhere using their smartphone, tablet or computer. \n\nBecause half of a home's energy use comes from heating and cooling, ecobee is one of the best investments a homeowner can make. It has proven to deliver a return on investment within approx. 1 year, saving 23% (avg.) on your heating and cooling bills, without sacrificing comfort.\n

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