Proof of Usefulness Report

Energy Focus

Analysis completed on 2/6/2026

+504
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Energy Focus is a legitimate, publicly traded company (NASDAQ: EFOI) specializing in LED lighting and military applications, established in 1985. While the underlying project has high real-world utility and verifiable traction (US Navy contracts), the submission quality is poor, containing exaggerated claims ('most people have used my product') and referencing historical 'all time' market cap rather than current financials. The project scores highly on utility and verifiable history, but is penalized for a lazy submission and the current struggling financial status of the entity compared to its historical peak.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+200.0
Audience Reach Impact+80.0
Technical Innovation+105.0
Evidence Of Traction+120.0
Market Timing Relevance+50.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+560
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+504

Project Details

Project URL
energyfocus.com
Description
Energy Focus is a technology innovation leader in energy-efficient LED lighting solutions. We are the creators of the first UL-verified, flicker-free LED tubes on the U.S. market. We are also the creators of the first integrated LED battery backup solution ever! Our customers include U.S. and foreign navies, U.S. federal, state, and local governments, healthcare and educational institutions, as well as Fortune 500 companies. We're headquartered in Solon, Ohio. To learn more about Energy Focus, please visit energyfocus.com

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