diff --git a/ceilometer/client/nova_control.yml b/ceilometer/client/nova_control.yml
index 252c67e..7ac8f89 100644
--- a/ceilometer/client/nova_control.yml
+++ b/ceilometer/client/nova_control.yml
@@ -3,3 +3,5 @@
     controller:
       notification:
         driver: messagingv2
+        notify_on:
+          state_change: vm_and_task_state