Up to 20 million households in England will get a £100 payment directly into their bank accounts this winter, the government has announced.
For many people, the £100 on offer is a lot of money, but it's worth considering the context.
A typical yearly energy bill is forecast to jump by £276 in January, so many people will still feel worse off despite the payment.
Those living in properties which are in council tax bands A to D in England will get the payment, the government has said.
As such, it's worth checking which council tax band your home is in, external. If you live in England, you can use the search function by typing your postcode into the box.