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Summer 2025: Paid Student Internship Program

OFO is now accepting applications from Building Trades/Clean Energy BOCES and College Students for a paid summer internship program. Gain hands-on experience performing home energy conservation measures. This is a full-time, 40-hour per week opportunity paying $17.00/hour with transportation to job sites. Apply Online.

All applicants must upload a Resume; Cover Letter; and Proof of New York State residency (e.g. driver’s license, phone bill, or mail sent to you at a New York State address). College Students must upload a transcript that includes name, school, and semester dates. BOCES Students should apply as “Other - Priority Population”  - “Student in qualifying work preparedness program”.

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OFO's Energy Services department offers free or low-cost home energy conservation upgrades to make homes more energy efficient, affordable, comfortable and safe.  Weatherization measures we may provide include: 

• Whole house energy assessments
• Blower Door Testing for new construction and rehabilitation projects
• Installation of Energy Star appliances and windows
• Cellulose insulation blowing
• Air sealing, weather-stripping and/or caulking around doors and windows
• Replacement/repair of storm windows, broken windows and/or outside doors
• Installation of smoke detectors and check for gas leaks and carbon monoxide
• Education on energy conservation
• Information on available financing for energy-related improvements

Weatherization services are provided without cost to income-eligible homeowners and tenants in Otsego and Chenango Counties. However, owners of rental buildings renting to low-income tenants can access this service with a minimal contribution towards the cost of the Weatherization services.

For more information:

• Call 607.433.0444 ext. 102 (Monday-Friday from 7:30AM – 3:30PM)
• WE'VE MOVED! Visit our offices at 10-20 Depew Street, Oneonta (Monday-Friday, 7:30AM – 3:30PM)
• Inquire about Weatherization and get on the Wait List

Additional energy saving resources:

• EmPower+ Information and Online Application 
• NYSERDA Home Energy Audit
• Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
  • Regular and Emergency Heating Benefits
  • Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement
  • Clean and Tune of Heating Equipment
  • Cooling Assistance

"Just wanted to say I am very happy with the job you and your crew did. They were great to be around. It is alot warmer in here. Thank you again." 

This program is funded by :

• U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
• U.S. Department of Energy
• NYS Homes & Community Renewal (HCR)
• NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR)