diff --git a/script/local.py b/script/local.py
index e658252..6859ff8 100644
--- a/script/local.py
+++ b/script/local.py
@@ -18,6 +18,9 @@ class SimulatedEnergyReadback(Readable):
     def read(self):
         global energy
         return energy;
+    
+    def get(self):
+        return read()
 
 
 sim_energy = SimulatedEnergy()