This document presents guidelines to promote the deployment and financing of energy communities in Colombia, considering that these models will require significant external investment and support. Given that external entities are expected to play an important role in the support of energy communities, tools are needed to assist energy community developers. This guide has three main objectives. First, to analyze the potential of energy communities in the Colombian context. Second, to present guidelines and a framework for evaluating the viability of energy community projects. Third, to present a diagnosis of current financing alternatives and propose ways to improve them. ways to improve them. The guidelines were designed in collaboration with the developers of the La Estrecha Solar Community La Estrecha, energy companies, non-governmental organizations and research groups.