Identification of possible recipients of grants provided through Energy Efficiency Service.

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A decision made (03/04/2009) regarding: Identification of possible recipients of grants provided through Energy Efficiency Service.

Decision Reference: MD-S-2009-0015
Decision Summary Title :	Energy Efficiency Service		Date of Decision Summary:	3 April 2009
Decision Summary Author:	Sue Duhamel, Policy and Strategy Director		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:	N/A
Written Report Title :	Energy Efficiency Service		Date of Written Report:	3 April 2009
Written Report Author:	Sue Duhamel, Policy and Strategy Director		Written Report : Public or Exempt?	Public
Subject: Identification of possible recipients of grants provided through Energy Efficiency Service
Decision(s): The Minister decided to assist the Planning and Environment Minister by sending information and application forms in respect of the Energy Efficiency Service to selected benefit claimants.
Reason(s) for Decision: The Planning and Environment Department was provided with funding in the 2009 Business Plan to initiate a home insulation service. Discussions between Planning and Environment and Social Security have led to the identification of two household groups that will be targeted for help in the first phase. There will be no exchange of data between the two departments without the specific authorisation of the claimant.
Resource Implications: There are no financial or manpower implications for the Social Security Department. All costs are borne by the Planning and Environment Department.
Action required: The Social Security Department to despatch letters and application forms to the selected households. The Chief Officer of the Social Security Department to sign a Data Sharing Agreement with the Planning and Environment Department in respect of the restricted sharing of relevant information.
Signature:		Position:
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):