Proof of Usefulness Report

Pinpoint Energy Services

Analysis completed on 2/25/2026

+33
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project represents a legitimate B2B service (Pinpoint Energy Solutions LLC) addressing a real-world need for energy efficiency. However, the submission is critically undermined by demonstrably false claims regarding audience reach ('everyone') and traction ('most people have used my product'). A niche commercial facility monitoring platform does not have mass consumer adoption. The 'marketcap' figure ($500,000) likely refers to lifetime revenue, indicating a small-scale operation since 2021. The lack of technical detail and the hyperbolic claims result in a low score despite the utility of the underlying business concept.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+70.0
Audience Reach Impact+5.0
Technical Innovation+15.0
Evidence Of Traction+7.5
Market Timing Relevance+70.0
Functional Completeness+20.0
Subtotal+30.13
Usefulness Multiplierx1.10
Final Score+33

Project Details

Project URL
pinpointenergysolutions.com
Description
We provide a proven monitoring platform for commercial customers which identifies where and when energy is being wasted in their buildings with the intent to provide a tailored solution to eliminate the wasted energy. The real-time data not only makes the invisible visible, but it can sound the alarm and predict needed maintenance before costly down-time can occur. Our platform also provides the facility managers the ability to monitor and manage their properties remotely (IoT). Furthermore, the reduced power bills translate to a direct increase in profit margins.

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