As the father of our country, George Washington was known as a forward thinker and an innovator. Now, visitors to the George Washington Birthplace National Monument in Virginia can experience that same spirit when they visit a building that is heated and cooled by a geothermal heat pump. Special Correspondent Josh Zepps follows each step as National Park Service workers complete the archeologically sensitive engineering project inside and outside the Memorial House near the site where Washington was born in 1732. Homeowners can get similar systems installed on their own property and qualify for federal tax breaks to help cover the cost. Josh interviews Jon Jarvis, director of the National Park Service, who explains how the government went about putting modern efficiency equipment on the historic building while respecting its 18th Century heritage. Josh also talks to chief engineer Mike Strasburg, who discusses how the system will be installed without interfering with historic artifacts that may be buried on the property. HVAC Specialist Rich Abernathy tells how the equipment will be place inside the home without unnecessarily cutting through walls and floors. Once the drilling and geothermal system are complete, Josh tours the building now that its has air-conditioning for the first time.

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