Just like a single burner induction top, you would find it useful, especially for entertaining - not just as an emergency cooktop. I think it would be ideal on a gueridon. Steak Dianne, Crepes Suzette, or even Fillet of Beef a la Deutsch. Boiling water for tea or the French press. Fondue if you picked up a baguette before the storm. I don't think it would stand up to your heavy copper Mauviel cookware but the lighter weight line would be O.K.