1.0Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environmenthttps://www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminstituteTyron Bachehttps://www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminstitute/author/tyron-bache/A UK 'dash' for smart gas - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environmentrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="JUUk8iVPEa"><a href="https://www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminstitute/publication/a-uk-dash-for-smart-gas/">A UK ‘dash’ for smart gas</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminstitute/publication/a-uk-dash-for-smart-gas/embed/#?secret=JUUk8iVPEa" width="600" height="338" title="“A UK ‘dash’ for smart gas” — Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment" data-secret="JUUk8iVPEa" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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Shifting from coal to natural gas for electricity generation can help the UK power sector to decarbonise in the near term. With good planning and investment, natural gas can support the development of a low-carbon power sector by providing essential backup for intermittent renewables, but could only play a bigger role longer-term if fitted with carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology. However, a new UK ‘dash’ for gas on the assumption of low prices is a risky economic and environmental option. A lower risk option is a ‘dash’ for smart gas; using natural gas in those areas where it offers the greatest value in decarbonising the power sector.