The National Grid requires huge upgrades to deliver the extra energy needed to replace gas heating in homes, offices & factories.
Essentially the power produced needs to get from the source to where it is needed.
Pylons and substations need upgrading to handle higher demands.
Giving the NG some extra time may, in the end , result in fewer power cuts than currently envisaged.
Our biggest hope is a mild winter 23/24 - the reason ? There are less 24x7 Coal & Nuclear Power available today than there was back in 2010/2011 when we last had a "really cold winter".
Admittedly there is more wind power however it fails the 24x7 on demand requirement we require in our electricity supply.
Power cuts = No gas heating
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