Electricity bills in Cairns can be affected by air-conditioning, hot-water use, household size, billing estimates and the tariff or plan you are on. Cairns is in regional Queensland, where Ergon Energy operates the network, but you may still have a choice of electricity retailer and plan. Check your bill’s daily supply charge, usage rate, meter reads and comparison information, then compare available offers through the Queensland Government’s Energy Made Easy service. If you hold an eligible Queensland Seniors Card or concession card, check whether you may qualify for a government electricity rebate through the official Queensland Government website.