A SOUTH Lakeland firm that helps businesses to save money by reducing their energy consumption is finding its services in growing demand.

With increasing numbers of companies seeking to cut their carbon footprint – and boost their bottom line – by curbing energy use, NCS (Cumbria) Ltd says it can achieve big savings in all kinds of business premises, from factories and warehouses, to shops and offices.

Marks and Spencer is one of many big-name high street retailers that have sought the help of the specialist Kendal business.

It is helping the retail giant to achieve its so-called ‘Plan A’ goal of reducing energy consumption by 25 per cent across its UK and Irish stores by 2012.