Proof of Usefulness Report

Energy Data Resources

Analysis completed on 1/28/2026

+24
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission for 'Energy Data Resources' presents a professional description of a B2B utility data management platform, but the credibility is severely undermined by verifiable red flags. The claims that 'everyone' is the audience and 'most people have used my product' are demonstrably false for a niche B2B tool with a team of 6 and a website that is not actively indexed in major search engines. The revenue field is misused ('marketcap'), and the launch date of 2016 combined with zero visible digital footprint suggests the project is either inactive, extremely local/offline, or the submission contains fabricated traction data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+15.0
Audience Reach Impact+1.0
Technical Innovation+1.5
Evidence Of Traction+0.0
Market Timing Relevance+4.8
Functional Completeness+0.5
Subtotal+22.8
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+24

Project Details

Project URL
energydataresources.com
Description
Energy Data Resources (EDR) helps companies make sense of their utility data. With our system, your data becomes dynamic and easily formatted for teams across Accounting, Procurement, EHS&S, and Facilities. EDR supports customized reporting, international units and currencies, and displays original invoices in local languages. We pride ourselves on: - Global formats made easy: View bills and data in their local currencies, units, and languages so your teams for anywhere can work efficiently - Built-for-you flexibility: We tailor the interface, reporting, and integrations to match your internal systems at no extra cost - Timely insights: Bills are entered within 24–72 hours, giving you fresh, actionable data fast Whether you're tracking renewable energy credits (RECs), simplifying compliance, or integrating with your internal platforms, EDR delivers the energy data tools that work the way your teams do.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
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