... minimize the losses in storage, which principally arise because of the hydraulic losses in the conduit system. The difference between the “value” of the energy during the pumping cycle and the ... Intertie3100MW, 1400kmInter Mountain Project1920MW, 800kmQuebec-New EnglandProject2250MW, 150 0kmLos AngelesWinnipegBoston Electricity Infrastructures in the Global Marketplace7 8 Electricity Infrastructures ... minimize the losses in storage, which principally arise because of the hydraulic losses in the conduit system. The difference between the “value” of the energy during the pumping cycle and the...