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Why burn gas for electricity?
The story notes National Gas expects more gas burnt for power at peak demand. This is because gas-fired power stations are relatively quick to start up and shut down, making them ideal for meeting sudden spikes in electricity demand. They provide a flexible 'baseload' that complements less flexible sources like renewables.
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