For the provision of the Warm Homes Local Grant (WHLG) data sharing and data matching initiative.

Purpose
To identify citizens who are eligible for grants under the WHLG for energy performance upgrades to reduce energy bills.
Information sharing benefits
Information sharing between the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) to provide financial support with energy-saving installations for eligible citizens under the WHLG.
Disclosed information
DWP to receive unique identifiers, names, addresses and dates of birth of WHLG applicants. DWP to check details against qualifying benefits for the WHLG and return the unique identifier and a match flag to indicate the outcome of the benefit eligibility check.
Information sharing method
Within Secure Platform
Contact
data.protectionofficer@dwp.gov.uk
Start date
2025-06-24
End date
2026-09-30
Review date
2026-06-24
Retention period
P1M
Isa status
Active
Id
473
Notes
New Agreement
Updated
08 July 2025

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