diff --git a/examples/energy-management-app/linux/args.gni b/examples/energy-management-app/linux/args.gni
index cca4c8f39e09fe..b7c71c3097a680 100644
--- a/examples/energy-management-app/linux/args.gni
+++ b/examples/energy-management-app/linux/args.gni
@@ -29,3 +29,4 @@ chip_project_config_include_dirs += [ "${chip_root}/config/standalone" ]
 matter_enable_tracing_support = true
 
 chip_enable_read_client = false
+chip_enable_energy_evse_trigger = true