Johnson Controls has secured recognition on Fortunes 2025 Change the World list with its York YVAM air-cooled liquid chiller, designed for hyperscale and colocation data centers. Integrating a magnetically levitated turbo compressor, Active-Front-End technology, and a wide operational temperature range, the unit achieves approximately 40% annual energy savings and eliminates local water usage. Its oil-free design minimizes maintenance complexity, reduces noise to 65 dB at 10 m, and features integrated emergency power management for continuous operation.
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Johnson Controls Earns Third Fortune Change the World Recognition
Johnson Controls has achieved its third Fortune magazine recognition, earning a place on the 2025 Change the World list for its York YVAM air-cooled chiller. This unit features a magnetic bearing turbo compressor optimized for hyperscale and colocation data centers, delivering efficient cooling and eliminating water usage. The accolade highlights Johnson Controls’ commitment to sustainable AI infrastructure and leadership in developing environmentally responsible solutions that enhance performance and scalability.
York YVAM Cuts Energy Consumption By Approximately Forty Percent
The York YVAM air-cooled liquid chiller achieves approximately a 40 percent reduction in annual power consumption compared to conventional cooling systems while delivering equivalent cooling capacity. Its fully air-cooled design eliminates the need for local water resources, enhancing sustainability and simplifying infrastructure requirements. Operating at a sound pressure level of 65 decibels measured ten meters away, it functions silently, akin to restaurant background music, minimizing noise impact on adjacent communities.
York YVAM integrates cooling technologies across wide temperature ranges
Operating reliably across ambient temperatures from minus twenty-eight to fifty-five degrees Celsius and chilled water supply temperatures between fifteen and thirty degrees Celsius, the York YVAM supports cooling architectures. It integrates into cold-aisle containment, immersion cooling arrays, or direct liquid cooling loops. Advanced magnetic bearing technology paired with a variable-speed drive and Active Front-End redesigns remove mechanical economizers, ensuring superior energy efficiency and precise temperature control across variable operating conditions.
Oil-free design simplifies inspection, cuts maintenance costs, ensures reliability
The oil-free architecture removes the need for intricate lubrication systems, reducing the number of mechanical components and streamlining scheduled maintenance protocols for improved uptime and lower lifecycle costs. By employing a refrigerant featuring ultra-low global warming potential, this solution supports environmental stewardship and safeguards natural resources. Additionally, the integrated quick-start mechanism pairs with built-in emergency power management to guarantee seamless continuity, reestablishing cooling capacity within three minutes of an outage.
JADEC Enables Efficient, Scalable, Responsible Data Centers With Expertise
In the Advanced Development Engineering Center (JADEC), Johnson Controls performs ongoing optimization of refrigeration and ventilation equipment through iterative testing and performance enhancements aimed at boosting reliability and efficiency. The Global Data Center Solutions Center integrates specialized engineering expertise, regional insights, and global resources to craft comprehensive cooling solutions. This combined approach empowers the company to enable efficient, scalable, and socially responsible data center operations while establishing new industry standards.
Johnson Controls solidifies sustainable edge with York YVAM recognition
After receiving awards for heat pump technology in 2023 and the digital OpenBlue portfolio in 2022, Johnson Controls further cements its position as a leader in sustainable building solutions. The latest accolade awarded to its York YVAM cooling system underscores the companys commitment to innovation, demonstrating measurable economic savings and positive societal contributions. This recognition highlights Johnson Controls vision to integrate energy-efficient equipment, digital platforms and sustainable practices for buildings.
York YVAM delivers 40% energy savings, zero water usage
The York YVAM cuts energy consumption by around 40 percent versus conventional systems and eliminates water use with its air-cooled design. Its oil-free magnetic bearing compressor, variable-speed Active-Front-End drive and integrated emergency power management streamline operations reducing maintenance. Low acoustic emissions support quiet operation, while a low-GWP refrigerant improves environmental performance. Global R&D expertise and Fortune recognition further strengthen efficiency, sustainability and competitiveness in modern hyperscale and colocation data centers.
