A Human-on-the-Loop Optimization Autoformalism Approach for Sustainability

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2308.10380v2
• Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2023 00:52:13 GMT
• Title: A Human-on-the-Loop Optimization Autoformalism Approach for Sustainability
• Authors: Ming Jin, Bilgehan Sel, Fnu Hardeep, Wotao Yin
• Abstract summary: This paper outlines a natural conversational approach to solving personalized energy-related problems using large language models (LLMs) We put forward a strategy that augments an LLM with an optimization solver, enhancing its proficiency in understanding and responding to user specifications and preferences. Our approach pioneers the novel concept of human-guided optimization autoformalism, translating a natural language task specification automatically into an optimization instance.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: This paper outlines a natural conversational approach to solving personalized energy-related problems using large language models (LLMs). We focus on customizable optimization problems that necessitate repeated solving with slight variations in modeling and are user-specific, hence posing a challenge to devising a one-size-fits-all model. We put forward a strategy that augments an LLM with an optimization solver, enhancing its proficiency in understanding and responding to user specifications and preferences while providing nonlinear reasoning capabilities. Our approach pioneers the novel concept of human-guided optimization autoformalism, translating a natural language task specification automatically into an optimization instance. This enables LLMs to analyze, explain, and tackle a variety of instance-specific energy-related problems, pushing beyond the limits of current prompt-based techniques. Our research encompasses various commonplace tasks in the energy sector, from electric vehicle charging and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) control to long-term planning problems such as cost-benefit evaluations for installing rooftop solar photovoltaics (PVs) or heat pumps. This pilot study marks an essential stride towards the context-based formulation of optimization using LLMs, with the potential to democratize optimization processes. As a result, stakeholders are empowered to optimize their energy consumption, promoting sustainable energy practices customized to personal needs and preferences.

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