diff --git a/install.sh b/install.sh
index 847b4d95..20eaccd1 100755
--- a/install.sh
+++ b/install.sh
@@ -19,7 +19,6 @@ source $OMARCHY_INSTALL/preflight/migrations.sh
 source $OMARCHY_INSTALL/config/config.sh
 source $OMARCHY_INSTALL/config/branding.sh
 source $OMARCHY_INSTALL/config/network.sh
-source $OMARCHY_INSTALL/config/power.sh
 source $OMARCHY_INSTALL/config/git.sh
 source $OMARCHY_INSTALL/config/gpg.sh
 source $OMARCHY_INSTALL/config/usb-autosuspend.sh
diff --git a/install/config/power.sh b/install/config/power.sh
deleted file mode 100644
index d973fb33..00000000
--- a/install/config/power.sh
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,19 +0,0 @@
-#!/bin/bash
-
-# Setting the performance profile can make a big difference. By default, most systems seem to start in balanced mode,
-# even if they're not running off a battery. So let's make sure that's changed to performance.
-sudo pacman -S --noconfirm python-gobject power-profiles-daemon
-
-# FIXME: Can't set powerprofilesctl during CHROOT, must do it afterwards
-if [ -z "${OMARCHY_CHROOT_INSTALL:-}" ]; then
-  if ls /sys/class/power_supply/BAT* &>/dev/null; then
-    # This computer runs on a battery
-    powerprofilesctl set balanced || true
-
-    # Enable battery monitoring timer for low battery notifications
-    systemctl --user enable --now omarchy-battery-monitor.timer
-  else
-    # This computer runs on power outlet
-    powerprofilesctl set performance || true
-  fi
-fi
diff --git a/install/desktop/desktop.sh b/install/desktop/desktop.sh
index 4c02c15a..932ef4fa 100644
--- a/install/desktop/desktop.sh
+++ b/install/desktop/desktop.sh
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ sudo pacman -S --noconfirm --needed \
   brightnessctl playerctl pamixer wiremix wireplumber \
   fcitx5 fcitx5-gtk fcitx5-qt wl-clip-persist \
   nautilus sushi ffmpegthumbnailer gvfs-mtp \
+  python-gobject power-profiles-daemon \
   slurp satty wf-recorder wl-screenrec \
   mpv evince imv \
   walker-bin omarchy-chromium
diff --git a/install/first-run/battery-monitor.sh b/install/first-run/battery-monitor.sh
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..8f49e117
--- /dev/null
+++ b/install/first-run/battery-monitor.sh
@@ -0,0 +1,12 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+
+if ls /sys/class/power_supply/BAT* &>/dev/null; then
+  # This computer runs on a battery
+  powerprofilesctl set balanced || true
+
+  # Enable battery monitoring timer for low battery notifications
+  systemctl --user enable --now omarchy-battery-monitor.timer
+else
+  # This computer runs on power outlet
+  powerprofilesctl set performance || true
+fi