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Nvidia sent a chill through HVAC stocks \u2014 and it\u2019s all about cooling innovation. At the recent Consumer Electronics Show, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled the company\u2019s new Vera Rubin AI platform<\/a>, claiming it can be cooled using hot water \u2014 and without traditional water chillers. Nvidia says the system uses direct liquid cooling and can reject heat using ambient air, dramatically cutting energy use.<\/p>\n

The market reacted fast. Trane Technologies fell more than 8%, Johnson Controls dropped over 8%, and Modine Manufacturing slid more than 17% following the announcement.<\/p>\n

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That reaction comes as data centers \u2014 one of HVAC\u2019s fastest-growing markets \u2014 are booming. The U.S. is projected to more than triple data center energy demand by 2030, and these facilities have traditionally been some of the most HVAC-intensive buildings anywhere. But Nvidia\u2019s approach suggests future AI facilities may need fewer conventional chillers and cooling systems \u2014 shifting demand toward liquid cooling infrastructure instead.<\/p>\n

Rubin-based systems are expected to hit the market in the second half of 2026, meaning contractors and manufacturers alike will be watching closely to see whether this marks a true turning point \u2014 or just another evolution in data center cooling.<\/p>\n

Read the full article<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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