The Government of Saskatchewan is trying to help homeowners become more environmentally responsible.

     New programs being introduced include a SaskPower geothermal loan program that will provide loans of up to $50,000, an energy efficiency rate program for new homes, and a net metering rebate enhancement of 10 percent.

     Information and applications for the programs are available at SaskPower's and SaskEnergy's websites, and the programs are also retroactive to January and April 2008.