diff --git a/lib/tempest b/lib/tempest
index 8e4e5210ea..b3df1398cc 100644
--- a/lib/tempest
+++ b/lib/tempest
@@ -296,7 +296,7 @@ function configure_tempest() {
     iniset $TEMPEST_CONF cli cli_dir $NOVA_BIN_DIR
 
     # service_available
-    for service in nova cinder glance neutron swift heat horizon ; do
+    for service in nova cinder glance neutron swift heat horizon ceilometer; do
         if is_service_enabled $service ; then
             iniset $TEMPEST_CONF service_available $service "True"
         else