Most homes already have a smart meter that digitally communicates with the electric grid. If you're looking to get rooftop solar panels, a smart meter is an essential piece of equipment. Here's why.

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Smart meters, technology considered essential to modernizing the power grid, are coming to Rhode Island. State regulators on Wednesday approved a $153-million plan for Rhode Island Energy to replace ...