diff --git a/modules/services/tlp.nix b/modules/services/tlp.nix
index a560319..8c9edd6 100644
--- a/modules/services/tlp.nix
+++ b/modules/services/tlp.nix
@@ -13,6 +13,10 @@ in
       enable = true;
 
       settings = {
+        # Set CPU scaling aggressively when power is not an issue
+        CPU_SCALING_GOVERNOR_ON_AC = "performance";
+        CPU_SCALING_GOVERNOR_ON_BAT = "powersave";
+
         # Keep charge between 60% and 80% to preserve battery life
         START_CHARGE_THRESH_BAT0 = 60;
         STOP_CHARGE_THRESH_BAT0 = 80;