BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders on Monday joined utility and environmental group leaders to tout the benefits of “smart” meters, the new generation of digital electric measuring devices designed to save energy and lead to better management of the power grid.

“The bottom line is that smart grid offers real benefits for consumers and the environment,” Sanders said.

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