diff --git a/src/main/scala/edu/ie3/simona/model/thermal/MutableStorage.scala b/src/main/scala/edu/ie3/simona/model/thermal/MutableStorage.scala
index 785c5c4d47..6854883720 100644
--- a/src/main/scala/edu/ie3/simona/model/thermal/MutableStorage.scala
+++ b/src/main/scala/edu/ie3/simona/model/thermal/MutableStorage.scala
@@ -53,6 +53,7 @@ trait MutableStorage {
     * @return
     *   lack
     */
+  @deprecated("Use thermal storage state instead")
   def tryToTakeAndReturnLack(
       takenEnergy: Energy
   ): Option[Energy]