Team Robins Thanksgiving Energy contest Published Nov. 23, 2011 By Jenny Gordon 78th Air Base Wing Public Affairs ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Team Robins can participate in some friendly competition this Thanksgiving. Col. Mitchel Butikofer, installation commander, has challenged everyone to take part in a "How Low Can We Go" energy contest. The holiday period from Thursday through Sunday will provide an outstanding opportunity to reduce energy consumption across the base. By shutting down non-mission related activities, everyone can play a role in reducing energy waste. For example, during the three-day Columbus Day weekend, electrical consumption was reduced by 6.3 percent, compared to the prior year's holiday. During this week's challenge, the Energy Office will use its new energy dashboard to tabulate results from each area. The organization that has the biggest percentage reduction in electrical consumption during the four-day holiday, compared to 2010, will earn not only bragging rights, but a certificate for a display titled, "2011 How Low Can We Go" champion.