Proof of Usefulness Report

Electricity Maps

Analysis completed on 1/20/2026

+668
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Electricity Maps is a highly reputable, industry-standard platform for real-time carbon intensity data, widely used by major tech corporations (Google, Apple, Microsoft). Despite the extremely low quality of the submission text (which contained hyperbolic claims like 'most people have used my product' and missing revenue data), the verifiable real-world utility, massive indirect audience reach, and technical sophistication of the platform warrant a high score. The score is penalized slightly due to the lack of direct evidence provided in the submission, forcing reliance on external verification.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+136.0
Technical Innovation+121.5
Evidence Of Traction+157.5
Market Timing Relevance+95.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+750
Usefulness Multiplierx0.89
Final Score+668

Project Details

Description
Electricity Maps provides actionable electricity data for more than 160 regions. We help businesses more effectively reduce their emissions, and enable products and services to differentiate

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