Without the grid how does the gas furnace blow the hot air into the house? I'm not aware of any normal gas furnaces that work without power.
I was worried the bedrooms would get too cold when the doors were closed but it turned out not to be an issue. The bedrooms do get colder but this actually is better for sleeping.
We still have the forced air system as a backup.
I wish residential-sized gas-fired cogeneration systems were a thing.