diff --git a/i3block_py/energy.py b/i3block_py/energy.py
index 6d00839..28462d6 100755
--- a/i3block_py/energy.py
+++ b/i3block_py/energy.py
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ LOG_FILE_PATH = "/tmp/battery_status.log"
 def get_acpi():
     """ get acpi data as a sting """
     acpi_raw = subprocess.run(["acpi"], capture_output=True, check=False)
-    acpi_string = acpi_raw.stdout.decode().strip()
+    acpi_string = acpi_raw.stdout.decode().strip().split('\n')[0]
     return acpi_string