Proof of Usefulness Report

Heat Watch

Analysis completed on 1/23/2026

+52
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Heat Watch appears to be a legitimate energy technology business managing 1800+ buildings, which indicates strong underlying utility and potential traction. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, featuring hyperbolic claims (e.g., audience reach is 'everyone', evidence is 'most people have used my product') and missing critical data points. While the description suggests a viable B2B model in a relevant sector (ClimateTech), the lack of verifiable metrics and the unprofessional responses in the traction/audience fields significantly penalize the final score, placing it in the 'minimal verification' range.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25
Audience Reach Impact+6.00
Technical Innovation+3.75
Evidence Of Traction+8.75
Market Timing Relevance+9.00
Functional Completeness+0.50
Subtotal+49.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+52

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Heat Watch is a fast-paced, customer-focused New York City / Boston based energy tech startup that controls and runs the heating systems in nearly 1800 + buildings throughout the Northeast. Heat Watch’s unique hardware and software service significantly reduces energy usage, substantially lowering costs and carbon output.

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