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Johnson Controls Named to Fortune's 2025 Change the World List for data center thermal management innovation
Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader in smart, safe, healthy and sustainable buildings, has been named to Fortune's 2025 Change the World list for its breakthrough innovations in data center cooling. This year's recognition highlights the YORK® YVAM Air-Cooled Magnetic Bearing Chiller, a solution engineered specifically for hyperscale and AI-intensive data centers. The YVAM chiller's market-leading capabilities reduce power consumption, consume zero on-site water and operate at low no
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[{"type":"text","content":"MILWAUKEE, Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader in smart, safe, healthy and sustainable buildings, has been named to Fortune's 2025 Change the World list for its breakthrough innovations in data center cooling. This year's recognition highlights the YORK® YVAM Air-Cooled Magnetic Bearing Chiller, a solution engineered specifically for hyperscale and AI-intensive data centers. The YVAM chiller's market-leading capabilities reduce power consumption, consume zero on-site water and operate at low noise levels, demonstrating how advanced technology can drive sustainability and deliver meaningful societal benefits.","length":675,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":""As AI reshapes the world, data centers are increasingly vital to modern life and economic growth," said Johnson Controls CEO Joakim Weidemanis. "Tackling the energy and carbon associated with data centers is both a challenge and an opportunity. Cutting the energy used for cooling in data centers unlocks more capacity to power advanced AI workloads. That's a strategic edge that drives the AI-enabled transformation of human society. We're proud to partner with our customers and proud to be recognized for the impact we're making."","length":566,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Data center cooling systems are critical for maintaining safe operating temperatures for high-performance chips, yet they can account for more than 30% of a facility's total energy. To address rising power demands and reduce daily water usage—which can reach millions of gallons—modern data centers are increasingly adopting energy- and water-efficient cooling technologies. At the same time, they are implementing noise-reduction strategies to minimize impact on surrounding communities.","length":492,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"The cutting-edge functionalities of the YORK YVAM are tackling these challenges head on by:","length":91,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"list","items":[{"val":[{"type":"text","content":"Consuming 40% less power annually while still delivering the same cooling capacity as conventional solutions","length":108,"tagName":"p"}]},{"val":[{"type":"text","content":"Using zero on-site water, supporting water conservation and improved water usage effectiveness","length":94,"tagName"...