Please do some research before commenting. The answer is simple. 
Electricity generated at UAF with the coal plant costs less than $0.05 per kwh and GVEA charges just under $0.25 per kwh. Currently UAF draws some GVEA power because the existing old power plant is no longer sufficient, and when the power plant goes down UAF draws only GVEA power. It is extremely expensive and that cost is ultimately paid by government or by the students. Also GVEA cannot provide the heat for the buildings which are largely on a steam-based system.